Sarah at Seaside, December 22, 2009

Sarah at her first band concert

Hangin' out at home

While up in Kingston visiting the Hoffers I tried to get some photos of just "hangin' out". Sarah likes to be around people and she loves their dog, Lucy, who is one of the dogs who survived Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.

Visit to Oregon

In the Corn Maze. It was Sarah who came back and led Patti and me out of the maze.

Wearing a stylish little green cropped sweater that Grandma made her for her 12th birthday.

First day of Public School

Sarah playing flute

Sarah with her flute

It is important to practice the flute in front of a mirror for proper posture and lip placement. Sarah has taken a couple lessons from a swim team peer who has played for 3 years. Kate has helped Sarah learn to make a sound and learn several notes. She is starting to read music (something she wouldn't do when I tried to teach her piano...she always played by ear).

Rented her flute from a Silverdale store. Some of each month's rental goes toward the eventual purchase of a flute (or other instrument) if she wants.

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